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Maralie BeLonge, OLLI at the University of New Mexico, Asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI administer scholarships for class tuition? If so, what guidelines for dispersal are utilized and how are the scholarships funded?
Cathy House, OLLI at The University of Utah, Asks OLLI:
For those institutes that charge per-course fees, what methods are you using to encourage people to register for more classes? We currently offer a 10% tuition reduction on two or more courses. We are beginning to think of other methods that would reduce the overhead of processing the discounts – e.g., an annual rebate program. I would love your insight on what you’ve tried, how it worked, member response/reaction, etc.